1. Decide on the training team. Some thought should be given to compatibility of schedules and complementary skills. While some of you may get the willies just thinking about the prospect of working in teams, I have no intention of turning you lose to sink or swim. To help you make your group experience more pleasant and productive, I have provided you with recommendations from experts for facilitating smoother group functioning on the course web site. And each team will be required to prepare and abide by a team contract (5% of grade) (example available on course web site). Due February 7.
2. Prepare/conduct a needs assessment (7.5% of grade). This means of identifying the parameters for workshop content will generally be accomplished through interviews and focus groups. Due February 7 when we make the site visit.
3. Develop a list of objectives or outcomes for your module (7.5% of grade). Based on the needs analysis, you will decide and delineate what participants will be able to do new and/or differently after attending your workshop. These objectives should drive all other decisions relative to your workshop, so this step is key! Due February 21.
4. Based on the results of the needs assessment, Design your training module so as to meet your objectives. You should make every effort to incorporate principles of adult learning, which we will have reviewed in class in some detail. Teams are expected to consult with Ms. Branch as needed as they develop their plans, in order to create a mutually satisfactory final product. "Lesson Plan" and "Instructor Preparation & Planning Checklist" due one week prior to presentation.
5. Meet with professor (2.5% of grade). Earlier, more frequent contact is encouraged. However, the entire team must meet with the professor (at the absolute latest) 2 weeks prior to delivery of the workshop for a quality check.
6. Based on the design of your training module, Develop the evaluation for your training (7.5% of grade) to be completed by module participants. Due last day of class.
7. Conduct the training session (20% of grade). This may include features like experiential exercises, videos, participatory cases, role-plays, lecture and/or class discussion. If you are using software, make sure it is compatible with the available computer system. Be sure to plan ahead if you need any special audio-visual equipment, like camcorders – for doing homemade videos – easels, and paper.
8. Gather evaluation information from participants. Feedback from participants will constitute 5% of your grade on this dimension. The remaining 15% will be based on the observation/evaluation by the course instructor and YWCA staff members attending the session.

The final 10% of your grade associated with this project will come peer evaluations by group members. Each student will evaluate their own contributions, as well as those of other team members. Students will be graded on their grading, meaning that you had better have a very good reason for giving yourself and each of your group members perfect scores. Final evaluations due one week after workshop presentation.